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Upon becoming adults, children leaving care face an abrupt “care cliff”, where support ends and...

Conclusion
Upon becoming adults, children leaving care face an abrupt “care cliff”, where support ends and relationships are lost. This can have severe and lasting consequences that affect young people with care experience into adulthood. We welcome the announced changes to increase support available to care leavers, including the Staying Close national offer. (Conclusion, Paragraph 215)